Patient Care Assistant

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

7d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sister Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff in providing high-quality bedside care to patients in a hospital-based environment. The role is in the Medical Surgical Department at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, and is part of Nursing Support. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on days, with an every-other-weekend requirement. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.20, with the actual rate based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Requirements

One year of nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; or six months of such experience with the required certification.
A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) credential in the state of practice is required for candidates with six months of experience.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
CNA or PCT certification is not required for candidates with more than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Support nursing staff in providing patient care.
Provide bedside care and support to patients in a hospital-based environment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges.
Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
ID theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.